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Totnes


The town of Totnes is located at the highest navigable point of the River Dart, well inland from the sea. It has been a port since at least the medieval period.

Totnes Castle sits high on a hill above the town, commanding the approaches from three valleys. One of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle, Totnes was first erected in the 11th century as a wooden palisade on a high mound. Extensive remodeling in the 13th and 14th centuries created a circular stone keep atop the mound, surrounded by a curtain wall. The keep has survived in excellent condition, though the outer defenses have been left to crumble.

Behind St Mary's church is the Tudor guildhall, open to the public and still used for town council meetings.

Related:
Totnes Town Council website

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Totnes
Devon
England

OS SX799 604


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    Nearest Hotels to Totnes

Sea Trout Inn Staverton Sea Trout Inn - 2 miles away
Staverton, Devon
Stay from: 70.00
Dartbridge Inn Buckfastleigh Dartbridge Inn - 5 miles away
Buckfastleigh, Devon
Stay from: 45.00
The Red Lion Inn Dittisham The Red Lion Inn - 5.1 miles away
Dittisham, Devon
Stay from: 60.00

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Nearest Attractions

Totnes Castle
0.1 miles (Castle)

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Berry Pomeroy Castle
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Stoke Gabriel
3.9 miles (Village)

Torbryan, Holy Trinity Church
4.2 miles (Church)

Compton Castle
5 miles (Historic House)

Dartmouth Castle
5.1 miles (Castle)

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Self Catering near Totnes
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